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The patent EP3366283 was granted to Novartis on Sep 1, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 17, 2005 under application number EP18165545A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Jun 1, 2022 | - | WITHDRAWN |
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | May 30, 2022 | - | WITHDRAWN |
| WUESTHOFF & WUESTHOFF PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | May 30, 2022 | SONNENHAUSER | WITHDRAWN |
| INSTONE TERRY READ HOWARD GRAHAMAPPLEYARD LEES | May 23, 2022 | APPLEYARD LEES | WITHDRAWN |
| D YOUNG | May 19, 2022 | - | WITHDRAWN |
| COOKE | Sep 28, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | WITHDRAWN |
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